Records Assistant

Overview

Records Assistant

One Full-time summer position (April 27, 2026 to August 28, 2026)

Work location: RVCA headquarters, 3889 Rideau Valley Drive, Manotick, ON

There is no direct public transportation to the worksite; candidates should ensure they have reliable transportation prior to applying.

This posting represents one existing seasonal job vacancy.

About the RVCA:

RVCA is one of 36 conservation authorities in Ontario responsible for furthering the “conservation, restoration, development and management of natural resources in the watershed” under the Conservation Authorities Act. We are dedicated to protecting people and property from natural hazards like flooding and erosion, while conserving the wetlands, forests and natural areas that reduce their impacts.

About the Job

You will be responsible for:

·        Archiving planning records using proper filing and indexing procedures.

·        Assisting with records management procedures (from file creation, processing, to filing archived records).

·        Providing quality control by reviewing indexing processes throughout and completing a final review of digitized records before files are destroyed or moved for storage.

Who you are

As the preferred candidate you:

·        Are a post-secondary student or recent graduate in administration, planning, geography, environmental science or related program.

·        Have excellent communication skills in English,

·        Have strong keyboarding skills and knowledge of MS-Word and Excel are essential.

·        Have prior records management experience and knowledge of the On-Base system, considered as assets.

What we offer

·        Full time hours (35 hours per week) from the end of April to the end of August

·        Hourly rate of $18.10

·        Option to join the OMERS pension plan

·        Free onsite parking

Apply

If you are enthusiastic about conservation and think you would be a good fit for this position, please send your resume and cover letter by email no later than 4:00pm February 13, 2026 to: studentjobs@rvca.ca

Please write your name and the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

Visit us on the web at www.rvca.ca

The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive experience for RVCA job applicants and employees. If you require accommodations at any point during the recruitment process, please contact us at hr@rvca.ca and we will work with you to meet your request. The RVCA welcomes all applications; however, we will contact only those candidates selected for consideration.